Record ID: LVPL-A40C8D
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl of medieval to post-medieval date. The object is circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section. It has a large central circular perforation with an internal diameter of 11mm. The upper face is decorated with moulded lines forming cross-hatching. The opposite face of the object is flat and undecorated. The object has a light white patina and is in good condition. Similar examples of spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the medi…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-1BD5CC
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy spindle whorl or weight of medieval date. The object is circular in plan with a central sub-circular perforation. The perforation has an internal diameter of 8mm. The upper face is decorated with a ridged star-burst design and pellets however it has been heavily damaged. The rear of the object is undecorated. The object has a rough mid-white patina. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 32.9g Spindle whorls have reportedly been found in contexts dated from the Roman through to the Post-Medieval period although the majority are typically dated broadly to the m…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-F23749
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead or lead alloy object of unknown date and purpose. It may possibly have been a token, counter, or weight but it is now devoid of any form of identification though its mass may conform to some archaic system of weights and measures. Diameter is 18mm, thickness 4mm, and the weight is 10.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnwell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F208DC
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Roman to Post-Medieval lead alloy or lead pot or vessel mend. It is sub oval in plan and roughly D-shaped in section. More precise dating is impossible as none of the vessel's fabric has been retained in the mend but is likely to date from some time betwen c43 to c1750 AD. . The length is 38mm, width 32mm, thickness 16mm, and the weight 68.5g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 13th January 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnwell', grid reference and parish protected.